Pat, I know it's been a while since I've been able to offer my support to you.

I realize that this thread began a while ago and may now no be a mute point...but on that note...I still wish to offer you what I have to give just because you hold a special place in my heart and have thought of you a million times in my absence from bp.
First of all, you're one of the strongest women I've ever had the pleasure to come in contact with you. You are acutely aware of where you're at and what's happening both inside you and the outward symptions that display themselves as a result of your cycles.
In my opinion your efforts to accomplish those things that you want done is excellent therapy. Doing what needs to be done inspite of our illness is monumental, it helps us to get back to where we need to be. And there's nothing like a good cleaning to give us the immediate gratification we as bp's so desperately desire.
Changes in meds can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. It it's now working, don't be afraid to speak up up to pdoc and say so after you've given ample oppurtunity to attemp to do its job.

I'm sure I'm not telling you anything you don't already know...but sometimes we need to hear it from an outside source as a reminder of the help we need, the progress we've made and the strength it takes to reach to others. Pat, you're a woman of great respect for me. I read what you write with hyper attention. Even though it's been a while, it still pains me to hear about your pain, your difficulties and the idea of you lieing in your bed, unable to get up and function. This is extreme for you. But as always, your inner-strength, your brilliant mind and intestinal fortitude always prevails.

God, I've missed you so much my freind. Please keep in touch with me. I miss your witty reparte. Don't deprive me for too long or I'll have to come drag it out of you, LOL.
You're an outstanding human-being and valuable resource to this site.
Keep us posted.
Love,
TgrsPurr, xo